Call for Expressions of Interest 2027

DEPOT Artspace is inviting artists and curators to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for their 2027 exhibition programme at 28 Clarence Street, Te Hau Kapua / Devonport, Auckland.

DEPOT is a multi-disciplinary, not-for-profit arts organisation and a cornerstone of Devonport's cultural life. Their main gallery, DEPOT Artspace (12.5m x 7.1m with concrete floor), hosts a series of exhibitions throughout the year, each running four to five weeks. Most of the 2027 programme slots are open through this call, with a small number reserved for DEPOT-curated or invited projects.

DEPOT warmly encourages EOIs from Māori and Moana Oceania practitioners, and welcomes customary and contemporary art forms, experimental practices, interdisciplinary collaborations, and community-engaged projects. The June/July slot is specifically dedicated to creative responses to Matariki/Puanga, and Māori makers, curators, and cross-cultural collaborations are especially encouraged to apply for this opportunity.

The programme prioritises

• Artists who have not previously exhibited at DEPOT
• Bodies of work not previously shown in Tāmaki Makaurau
• Artists who whakapapa to any of the 19 iwi of Tāmaki Makaurau, tangata whenua, and Moana Oceania artists
• Projects that connect with key cultural events such as Auckland Pride, Diwali, Aotearoa Music Month, or the Auckland Festival of Photography

What DEPOT offers successful applicants:

• Curatorial assistance and guidance
• On-site technical support for installation and de-installation
• Inclusion in DEPOT's marketing and publicity
• A gallery opening event
• Funding application support
• Public programme support
• In-house design and production of signage, work lists, artist bios, and an exhibition booklet
• The opportunity to sell your work (artists receive 55–60% of the GST-inclusive retail sale price, depending on GST status)

How to apply: Complete the online form and upload a single PDF (max 10 MB) including your CV and a digital portfolio of up to 6 pages. You may also include links to your website, reviews, and video or audio works.

Applicants will be notified of outcomes by 5pm on 18 September 2026.

Note: DEPOT's funding is limited. Artists seeking project funding are encouraged to apply to external bodies such as Creative New Zealand, Auckland Council, Foundation North, and the Asia New Zealand Foundation. Gallery staff can provide guidance in this process.

For questions, contact Gallery Manager Katie Richeboeuf at katie.richeboeuf@depot.org.nz.